1. 地理位置。
2. 人口历史。
3. 其他情况。
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Dear friends,
I would like to introduce my hometown to you.
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2 . Suzhou is home to some wonderful classical-style gardens in China. The following are the greatest examples.
Zhuozheng Yuan
It’s the largest and the most famous garden in Suzhou, perhaps the finest of its type in China. Throughout the centuries, the central part of the garden still contains its original Ming Dynasty flavor. Since it is such a large garden, with caves, forests, islands, bridges, paths, and all sorts of pavilions and halls, no simple description of the garden will do.
Liu Yuan
The 2.3-hectare Liu Yuan was built in 1593. The garden has Chinese couplets beside nearly every gate and door. These are two-line poems written in classical Chinese. Their use in the garden is meant to set the tone for each section and add to the reflective nature of the experience by describing or drawing attention to different features of the garden in a poetic way.
Shizilin
At a little less than one hectare in size, Shizilin was built in 1342. The garden gets its name because it is filled with strangely shaped rocks which are said to look like lions posing in various shapes. The garden’s many paths wind through caves and more rocks than can be counted, making it easy to get lost. Apart from being beautiful and interesting, the garden is perhaps the oldest rock garden of its kind, making it important historically.
Huanxiu Shanzhuang
At 0.2 hectares, Huanxiu Shanzhuang is one of the smallest of the important gardens in Suzhou. Centered in a pond, a huge rockery, 7.2 meters in height, was created, using nearly every technique known in the art form. A winding path goes through and around the rockery, allowing for it to be viewed from many directions — each direction giving a different idea of what the rocks represent.
1. What do we know about Zhuozheng Yuan?| A．It is famous for the forests. | B．It’s the finest garden in China. |
| C．It dates back to the Ming Dynasty. | D．It is a rather simple and plain garden. |
| A．To display natural beauty. | B．To summarize a section’s characteristic. |
| C．To add pleasure to visitors. | D．To show the beauty of classical Chinese. |
| A．Flavor. | B．Pond. | C．Couplets. | D．Rocks. |
3 . Amazing kid-friendly hotels
Big Cypress Lodge
Big Cypress Lodge features rooms with a treehouse. But the various kid-oriented facilities are the highlights of the hotel. It has a place with twice-daily fish feedings and a glass-enclosed lift that brings travelers to the hotel’s observation deck (观景台).
Brookstreet Hotel
Every winter, Brookstreet Hotel offers an ice skating area with lights for daytime or nighttime skating. And during the warmer months, kids can go for a swim in the seasonal outdoor pool, make music in the instrument-filled jazz garden, or borrow bikes (which are free to use for two hours) to explore the area. Plus, families who visit on a weekend have access to free activities like movie nights.
Ashford Castle
Fully let kids get close to nature and history during a stay at Ashford Castle. This 800-year-old castle is located in Cong, Ireland. Families can try old-world pursuits like hunting and archery (射箭). On rainy days, watch a movie in the on-site theater or go for a swim in the spa’s relaxation pool. Or, bond in your family-friendly room while playing with Lego.
Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts Punta Cana
If you’re a fan of the “SpongeBob SquarePants” TV cartoon series, Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts Punta Cana is a good choice. The hotel is modeled after SpongeBob’s pineapple home. No matter which accommodation you choose, you’ll enjoy all meals and drinks, and access to a kids club, sports courts and the Aqua Nick water park with waterslides. Character breakfasts are also available on Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays for a fee.
1. What is special about Big Cypress Lodge?| A．It has various theme rooms. | B．It prepares free breakfast on weekends. |
| C．It allows kids to look for treasure. | D．It enables kids to interact with fish. |
| A．They offer some water activities. | B．They are equipped with theaters. |
| C．They are inspired by cartoons. | D．They provide free bike services. |
| A．Big Cypress Lodge. | B．Brookstreet Hotel. |
| C．Ashford Castle. | D．Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts Punta Cana. |
1. What is Eric dissatisfied with about Houston?
| A．The parks. | B．The traffic. | C．The nightlife. |
| A．Uncomfortable. | B．Boring. | C．Satisfactory. |
| A．Combine study with rest. |
| B．Be friendly to others. |
| C．Spend more time on his study. |
1. Why did Kevin’s family decide to move?
| A．They got bored with city life. |
| B．Their rented house would be sold. |
| C．The landlady charged them a higher rent. |
| A．Beautiful. | B．Comfortable. | C．Expensive. |
| A．One hour. | B．One and a half hours. | C．Two hours. |
| A．Saving more money. | B．Enjoying quiet life | C．Breathing fresh air. |
1. What does the man living upstairs often do?
| A．He often knocks on the woman’s door. |
| B．He often borrows things from the woman. |
| C．He often plays the piano until midnight. |
| A．Buy an apartment. | B．Live with Jennifer. | C．Move again. |
| A．She is a nice girl. | B．She does well in exams. | C．She sleeps well every night. |
| A．The one on the hill. |
| B．The one near the river. |
| C．The one in the south part of town. |
1. Where are the people in the apartment building allowed to park their cars?
| A．At the back of the building. |
| B．In front of the building. |
| C．At the corner of the building. |
| A．They bring illnesses. |
| B．They are dangerous. |
| C．They are noisy. |
9 . Young adults in Singapore can often live with their parents into their 30s. They are encouraged by the government, which is fond of praising family values. Housing policy makes it difficult for young people to live independently. Almost 80% of Singaporeans live in subsidized (补助的) public housing. They cannot have a flat of their own until they marry or turn 35.
Yet a small but growing number of Singaporeans are resisting the nanny state (保姆式国家): Between 1990 and 2020, the number of those under 35 who lived alone or with non-family members grew from 33,400 to 51,300. Since they do not qualify for public housing, they must rent in the private sector. One factor is that Singaporeans are getting married later. In 1980, the average ages at which men and women married were 27 and 24; today, they are 30 and 29. A growing number choose not to marry at all. For others, it was COVID-19 that pushed them out of the nest. Serene Chee, a 25-year-old lawyer, did not greatly mind living with her parents until travel restrictions and work-from-home policies kept her stuck at home all the time. In June, Ms Chee and a friend moved into an apartment together.
Living on your own is not easy. First, you must inform your parents. It took Lydia Yang, an illustrator who was then 28, three months to gather the courage Then you must learn to pay bills and do basic chores. When Lenne Chai, a photographer, moved out seven years ago at the age of 23y she did not know how to cook.
Life on your own can be lonely. Ms Yang found it “a bit depressing”, particularly during the lockdown. But living apart may improve relationships. Both Ms Yang and Ms Chai said that they got on better with their parents after moving out. When living together, they paid each other little attention. Now their weekly visits are “quality time”, said Ms Chai. When Ms Chee’s parents came to her flat for dinner recently, they were impressed by how tidy it was.
1. What’s the attitude of the government to family values?| A．Negative. | B．Supportive. | C．Objective. | D．Subjective. |
| A．Housing policy. | B．The spread of COVID-19. |
| C．Parents’ disagreement. | D．The limited private apartments. |
| A．A growing number of people have enough money to hire nannies. |
| B．People need to rent houses because they have qualification for public housing. |
| C．More and more people don’t want to get married because of economic pressure. |
| D．COVID-19 is one of the reasons why many people don’t want to live with their parents. |
| A．The definition of “quality time”. | B．The positive effect of living alone. |
| C．The loneliness of living independently. | D．The parents’ attitude to children’s independence. |
10 . With classic local tour packages to choose from, visitors can tour Paris — a city of art and romance with convenience.
City Tour in Paris
Opening time: Daily
We will start the day by driving past the Place de la Concorde, the Champs Elysesand the Arc de Triomphe. Then, a Seine River boat trip will take us to see some of the most famous landmarks from the water. Our last stop will be the Eiffel Tower on the Champs de Mars.
Grand Louvre Museum Guided Tour
Opening time: Wed.—Sun.
Featuring classical paintings and sculptures, the Louvre is packed with masterpieces from different periods and cultures. Visitors will feast their eyes on several collections ranging from ancient Greek statues to romantic French paintings and admire the impressive Louvre Pyramid made of glass and metal.
Half Day Versailles Tour
Opening time: Tue.—Sun.
Guests will be picked up on the banks of the Seine and enjoy a river view by boat for 30 minutes. Then, we will drive southwest until we reach Versailles, once the home of French royalty. We can also visit the shops which sell old and valuable items and the traditional marketplace.
Dinner and Show at the Moulin Rouge
Opening time: Thur.—Sat.
In the evening, guests will gather at the appointed locations to begin the tour. While enjoying a delicious dinner, we will watch a show at the Moulin Rouge, which is recognized as a must-see. Built in 1889, it is marked by a red windmill on the roof.
1. Which place can visitors travel to every day?| A．Versailles. | B．The Louvre. |
| C．The Moulin Rouge. | D．The Champs de Mars. |
| A．City Tour in Paris |
| B．Half Day Versailles Tour. |
| C．Grand Louvre Museum Guided Tour. |
| D．Dinner and Show at the Moulin Rouge. |
| A．Buy some old items of great value. |
| B．See some famous landmarks by boat. |
| C．Admire the impressive Louvre Pyramid. |
| D．Enjoy a river view on the banks of the Seine. |
